Cyril Morley Shelford

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Who is Cyril Morley Shelford?

Cyril Morley Shelford was a rancher, author and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Omineca from 1952 to 1972 and Skeena from 1975 to 1979 in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Social Credit member.

He was born in Southbank, British Columbia, the son of Jack Shelford. Shelford served as an anti-aircraft gunner during World War II. After the war, he married Barbara Cassidy. Shelford was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Agriculture. He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the assembly in 1972 and 1979.

Shelford published a number of books:

⁕From Snowshoes To Politics ISBN 0-920501-09-5

⁕We Pioneered ISBN 0-920501-19-2

⁕From War To Wilderness ISBN 1-55056-533-8

⁕Think Wood!: The Forest Is An Open Book; All We Have To Do Is Read It ISBN 0-9697713-0-4

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on July 23, 2013

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